BC Spirit Festival Events On Vancouver Island

It’s hard to believe that it’s been close to a year since British Columbians were swept up in an Olympic-sized tidal wave of Canadian pride. From the torch relay to the Games themselves, our spirits were on high.

On the first anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, British Columbia is hoping to recapture the excitement of one of the most memorable times our Province has ever seen with a number of events as part of the BC Spirit Festival. Here’s what’s happening on communities across Vancouver Island…

Campbell River – Campbell River Community Arts CouncilFebruary 25-27, 2011

The Secret Tree Festival of Arts & Sustainability highlights environmental sustainability through music, visual art, storytelling and film in a weekend that’s fun for the whole family.[more information]

Through carving and through storytelling, the Living Legends Festival invites the community to bring to life the Story of Tth’uw’xe’luts’ – The Wild Woman and other Coast Salish. The work will be unveiled at the Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art in April 2011. [more information]

Oceanside Community Arts Council explores the idea of mail art through an art exhibition and website called Mail Art Olympix. The unique exhibition features mail art from 355 artists in 41 countries – brought together by Ed Varney. [more information]

Beatlemania takes over Pender and Mayne Islands! The Ptarmigan Music and Storytelling and The Shirleys are featured performers. [more information]

Saltspring Island – Salt Spring Arts CouncilFebruary 17-20, 2011

From a children’s art show to a dance flash mob, The “Salt Spring Celebrates” Festival offers something for everyone.

Sidney – Saanich Peninsula Community Arts CouncilFebruary 1-28, 2011

A stunning art show created by local students will brings students and arts council members together to plan, produce and emphasize an art exhibition in the community.

Sooke – T’Sou-ke NationFebruary 26, 2011

First Nations artists from the Coast Salish, Nuu-cha-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw traditions will be on hand to entertain with story-telling, drumming, dancing and singing.

VictoriaVarious Dates

18 different events have been planned for Victoria, including theatre and performing arts exhibits, live music and more. Click here for a complete listing of all Victoria area events. [more information]

For more information on these and all events planned across British Columbia, please visit Act Now BC’s complete listing online.

One Comment on “BC Spirit Festival Events On Vancouver Island”

This is great! Love the blog Kira!
If anyone who is reading wants more B.C community Events there is a great community events calendar here at : http://timetravelbc.com/events
Thanks! have a great surf!